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Hoska Family History

Hoska Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Huska, Noska, Houska, Koska, Hosea, Hook, Laska, Hose, Rosa, Posa

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Where is the Hoska family from?

You can see how Hoska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hoska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Hoska families living in Wisconsin. This was about 48% of all the recorded Hoska's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hoska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoska. 32% of Hoska men worked as a Farm Laborer and 56% of Hoska women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hoska were Attendant and Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    32%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    56%
  • Janitor
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

What Hoska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoska census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 94 immigration records available for the last name Hoska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Hoska. For the veterans among your Hoska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoska lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hoska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hoska in 1965 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hoska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoska ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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